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29 Articles found on Thursday, 27 July 2006
Tsiseb Conservancy to fund income-generating projects
27-07-2006
THE Tsiseb Conservancy, which surrounds the Brandberg, is to make available about N$30 000 towards income-generating projects for its members. Conservancy manager Eric Xaweb confirmed that
readAlien trees pose invader problem
27-07-2006
INVASIVE alien tree species such as prosopis pose a serious threat to the survival of various important indigenous plants, some of which are endemic to Namibia. Prosopis trees are strong competitors
readNamibians called on to be WBCG ambassadors
27-07-2006
IN a bid to promote activities of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), an information sharing session was held in Windhoek on Tuesday between members of the organisation, the business community and
readResidents to fund City salary hikes
27-07-2006
THE Windhoek City Council last night approved a five per cent across-the-board increase in basic salaries for its employees, pushing up the wage bill for this financial year by more than N$14,2
readState closes its case in ex-judge Teek's trial
27-07-2006
TODAY could mark a turning point in the High Court trial of former Judge Pio Teek, who is facing charges of child abduction and molestation.Having called 17 witnesses to testify in the prosecution
read'Sleeping Namibians need electric shock'
27-07-2006
NAMIBIANS need to wake up and start using resources to their advantage and for the benefit of the country's economy, former President Sam Nujoma has said. Speaking at the second annual general
readSwapo fires mayor, officials
27-07-2006
SWAPO yesterday withdrew four recently suspended Okahandja councillors from their positions on the town council.Okahandja Mayor Christofine Paulus, Deputy Mayor Constancia Kahengombe, Management
readTsumeb to embark on hydroponics and aquaculture projects
27-07-2006
WINDHOEK - The town of Tsumeb will start with long-awaited hydroponic gardening and aquaculture projects early next year.The Mayor of the Tsumeb, Engel Nawatiseb, announced this at the official
readNew law to protect plant species on way
27-07-2006
GOVERNMENT is drafting new legislation to improve the protection of plant life in Namibia and to regulate the import and export of plant species. Experts from various ministries and the private
readNamibia 'can lead way on energy options
27-07-2006
NAMIBIANS could save nearly a quarter of the total electricity they use if households change to solar water heaters and energy efficient light bulbs, a local engineer has suggested. Speaking at a
readNama-speaking residents at Keetmanshoop protest
27-07-2006
CLOSE to 50 Nama-speaking residents at Keetmanshoop on Tuesday staged a peaceful demonstration to protest against high unemployment and poverty in the region. The leader of the group, Timotheus
readJob cuts at Karas Abattoir inevitable
27-07-2006
THE Managing Director of the Karas Abattoir and Tannery, Frikkie Mouton, yesterday confirmed that between 64 and 80 jobs will be cut as part of a restructuring plan. "The restructuring is official,
readProbe into rotten food 'completed'
27-07-2006
A PROBE launched five months ago to establish why more than 6 000 kg of maize meal destined for the food-for-work programme in the Karas Region was left to rot is all but concluded. Karas Governor
readGrape protesters get bail
27-07-2006
TWELVE retrenched workers from the Grape Valley Management Company at Aussenkehr in southern Namibia yesterday made a second appearance in the Noordoewer Magistrate's Court on charges of public
readTeachers sharpen their skills
27-07-2006
OSWALD SHIVUTE IN an effort to improve teachers' fluency in English, the Namibia National Teachers' Union (Nantu) has started a debating society in the North.It will provide a platform to debate
readAuthorities mobilise on veld fires
27-07-2006
THE Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has sent information material to its members on how to prevent and fight veld fires. NAU President Raimer von Hase said yesterday that because it was now
readDiabetic Association opens Oshakati office
27-07-2006
THE Diabetic Association of Namibia (DAN) opened an office at Oshakati on Sunday. "All interested members of the public are welcome to visit the office and register," DAN co-ordinator Dr Mathew
readSA ports authority joins search for Umfolozi
27-07-2006
THE South African National Ports Authority (NPA), which stands to lose R1,6 million if the container vessel Michael S is not located, has launched an international alert for the ship.The
readForeigner rumours rife at Ramatex
27-07-2006
THE Namibian Food and Allied Workers' Union (Nafau) has asked Ramatex to explain reports that the company plans to bring in more foreigners to work at its Windhoek-based textile factory. Ramatex
readIsrael bombs UN building, killing four
27-07-2006
* STEPHEN BROWN and PHILIP PULLELLA ROME - An Isaeli air strike on Tuesday bombed a clearly marked United Nations building killing four UN observers.UN secretary general Kofi Annan the bombing an
readShiwana e fa omhepo yekushundulo nomatikilo, Hapulile ta ti
27-07-2006
O MUSAMANE womomukunda wa King Kauluma mOndonga Tileinge ya Hapulile, okwa yandja enyeme laye kOshifo eshi ta ti kutya opu na natango ovanhu vamwe tava ende tava nyateke edina laye moshiwana nokuwete
readNepembe oye natango ta wilike oomeme yoSwapo mOshana
27-07-2006
O SHIGONGI oshinene shokomumvo shOomeme yoSwapo mOshitopolwa sha Shana shoka sha ningilwe mOlyomakaya ngaka ga zi ko osha hogolulula meme Julia Nepembe oye a kale natango omuwiliki gwOngundu yOomeme
readVolleyball players urged to turn pro
27-07-2006
NAMIBIA has talented volleyball players who should be encouraged to play overseas, says International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Instructor Zohair Ammar. Ammar said this at a recent 12-day Level
readBeach volleyball fast gaining popularity
27-07-2006
THE DTS/NHP beach volleyball tournament held at the weekend saw a total of 21 teams battling it out for top honours in a sport that is fast gaining popularity in the country. There were eight women's
readWitkrans school gets a boost
27-07-2006
OLD Mutual Namibia recently donated N$10 000 to the Witkrans Primary School, situated in the Rehoboth area. The sponsorship consists of two sets each of netball and football kits. They also donated
readSaddam would prefer firing squad over hangman
27-07-2006
BAGHDAD - Saddam Hussein, weak from a hunger strike, said yesterday he had been forced to attend his trial for crimes against humanity and would rather be shot than hanged if found guilty."I wrote
readOpposition protesters clash with Congo riot police ahead of vote
27-07-2006
KINSHASA- Thousands of opposition supporters clashed with Congo riot police, burning President Joseph Kabila's campaign posters ahead of historic elections meant to bring lasting peace to the Central
readIsrael bombs UN building, killing four
27-07-2006
* STEPHEN BROWN and PHILIP PULLELLA ROME - An Isaeli air strike on Tuesday bombed a clearly marked United Nations building killing four UN observers.UN secretary general Kofi Annan the bombing an
readZuma trial to highlight South Africa ANC turmoil
27-07-2006
JOHANNESBURG - When Jacob Zuma enters court for his corruption trial this month, more will be at stake than the reputation of South Africa's former deputy president.The case against Zuma, once the
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